Which measuring gauge do you recommend? This Dritz one is a popular one made from metal. I recommend getting a metal or wood one so you can safely use it around your iron. Plastic ones may melt. This wooden one from Arrow Mountain is an alternative version that has a rectangular shape, metric and imperial measurements, and two different versions for left and right handed users. Wooden measuring tools are reported to have been used as early as 2650 B.C. These simple yet essential tools have since been used for measuring dimensions, drawing lines and serving as a guide for cutting materials. Throughout their history, rulers of varied sizes and shapes have been produced from wood, ivory, copper and other metals. The hip curve is an essential tool for making patterns and fitting adjustments at the hip line. The tool is also great for making adjustments at the hemline, for lapels and at the elbow. Anywhere a slight curve is needed, this is a good ruler to use. Curve rulers are exactly what they sound like: rulers that have a curve at the end with clear markings to help you measure curved sections of a sewing pattern. This pair of set square rulers, or triangles, is used in technical drawings, in engineering and architectural renderings. Each triangle serves as a straightedge at a right angle or other angle set against a baseline. A set square has the measurement markings of a ruler plus a half-circle design protractor.

A shrink rule is a ruler with a graduated scale used by pattern makers, pottery experts and other artisans and designers. It measures a fraction of an inch longer than a standard ruler. When used in producing cast iron items, one-eighth of an inch is allowed for the percentage of the cooling iron’s shrinkage. This triangle has scale degrees in rise, seconds and degrees. The scale graduations are easy to read and completely accurate. This triangle comes with a magnified scale reader to ensure that you are always working with the right scale degree for your project. Rolling Parallel Ruler There aren’t really many things you must take into account when shopping for French curve rulers. Let’s cover a few of the most important ones. Material If you’re working on a child’s clothing pattern, you could use a French curve ruler for the waistline and hipline too. These are typically smaller curves on a child and would be too small to fit on a hip curve ruler.On the other hand, for experienced sewists who already have a lot of rulers and tools in their bags, it may be better to buy individual rulers as needed. Which curve runner do you recommend? The Curve Runner from Crafty Gemini is a good option. It has a 12” clear acrylic wheel. This set could be absolutely perfect. And it comes so very close to being perfect because it has such a wide variety of pieces that it includes.

What is it? And what’s it used for? Quilting rulers are clear plastic measuring tools that come in a variety of shapes like rectangles, squares, or triangles. They have a metric or imperial grid printed on them, allowing you to measure and mark different points on your pattern or fabric with ease. They also have a few commonly used angles marked on them, like 30, 45, and 60 degrees. They’re great for making quilts as their name suggests, but I also love using them for pattern making. Which L-square ruler do you recommend? I recommend getting a metal one that’s medium-sized, like this 12”-20” one from Fairgate. In this article, we’ll give you all the details you need to know for finding the best curve ruler to help you master your sewing patterns. What Are Curve Rulers? However, if you work with adult clothing in various sizes, then it’s necessary to go up to at least a 24” ruler.The size doesn’t just determine the length of the ruler, but the size of the curve – especially on a French curve or a hip curve ruler.

Huanai describes the plastic as being thin, soft, strong and durable. The tools also include built-in scales. Machinists, designers, engineers and architects as well as home DIY enthusiasts often use these small, convenient measuring tools when a larger or more complex measuring device is not needed. They are also helpful to anyone who is making a hand-drawn chart or graph. This ruler is typically metal and can be slid across surfaces for placement easily. Hook Ruler While the three above options can be bought as individual items, I also see the value in buying a collection of French curves, which is why I’ve included this set as well. This is a great budget friendly set of French curve rulers similar to the ones I have used and loved over the years. It’s wonderful to see that we can get very helpful sewing tools for low prices and still be able to use high-quality products for our fashion and creative projects. I like that it is transparent, and has clear measurements for seam allowance marking and grading – something the Vary From I love doesn’t have. 3. Dritz Styling Design Ruler

Many Americans use the metric system for patterns or recipes because of where the pattern or recipe originated. But, if you know you use a lot of patterns that originated in another country, like the UK, then it would be best to get a curve ruler with the metric system. They do not have any measurements on the rulers, but they are a clear green plastic, and the three French curves cover a range of curved lines you may need. Final Thoughts On French Curve Rulers Still, if you can afford the increased price tag of an aluminum ruler, we highly recommend it! Clear MarkingsThis aluminum triangular architect scale ruler is a three-dimensional tool used by architects, engineers, designers and drafting students to create accurate structural renderings. Its high-professional grade ensures excellent degrees of accuracy. All numbers and measurement markings on its three surfaces are laser etched for easy reading. Flexible yet strong, this translucent ruler can be coiled for easy carrying in a bag or storage in a small drawer or toolbox. It will uncoil for use as a smooth, thin ruler with both standard and metric measuring scales. This style of ruler can be very helpful if you need to cut paper, fabric or other materials at major divisions in a recurring pattern. The hip curve ruler is also particularly useful for making side-seam adjustments. Once a side seam is pinned to fit, use a hip curve to draw in the new seam line that the pin line has created. The ruler is unlikely to conform exactly to the curve of the pinned line, so it will likely require drawing in the new seam line in phases. 3. The Fashion or Styling-Design Curve Quilting rulers are also commonly used with a rotary cutter to slice fabric in straight lines. Size 6″ x 24″ is great for making long cuts. It’s big enough to cut 44″ (110cm) wide quilting fabric (folded in half) in one go. There are a few different types of curve rulers: French curve rulers, hip curve rulers, and flexible curve rulers. French curve rulers are sometimes also referred to as hip curve rulers, but these two are different.